Description: She wears a yellow coat over a grey low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her tied-back hair is golden. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 2'11" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to be a barber again

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born in the east to a Performer, Purson learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Performer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp).

Description: Standing 4'7", this man is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He tends to wear a large brown jacket. His fur is short and cinnamon. He has copper eyes and a brown hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 pp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her long cinnamon fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, River was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Tabaxi Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (50 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).